Trump Action Archive

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• White House Press Secretary Attacks Zohran Mamdani — On June 30, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Zohran Mamdani a "communist" and falsely accused him of antisemitism and supporting pro-Hamas groups.

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• Thom Tillis announces he will not seek re-election — Thom Tillis, a Republican senator from North Carolina, announced he will not run for re-election to the US Senate in 2026.
• Senator Thom Tillis Announces Retirement — Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will not seek reelection, citing the challenges of maintaining bipartisanship and independent thinking in the current political climate.
• Sen. Thom Tillis announced retirement — Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced his retirement from the Senate, delivering a speech criticizing President Trump's budget for potentially breaking promises to constituents regarding Medicaid funding.

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• Second judge blocks Trump order to require proof of citizenship to vote — A federal judge in Massachusetts, Denise J Casper, has issued an injunction against parts of Donald Trump's executive order that required proof of citizenship to vote in US elections.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — State of California v. Trump (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10810 — Judge Casper issued a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from enforcing key parts of the administration's election Executive Order , which requires states to demand proof of citizenship for voter
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Election Overhaul Order — A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order seeking to overhaul elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

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• FEC Commissioner Resigns, Leaving Agency Without Quorum — A second commissioner resigned from the Federal Election Commission, leaving the agency without a quorum, which prevents it from taking official actions like citing committees for campaign finance violations.

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• Federal Election Commission Sunshine Act Meeting Notice — The Federal Election Commission announced a closed meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025, with continuation on April 30, 2025.

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• Misleading Use of DOGE Budget Cuts in Political Fundraising — The Trump campaign is leveraging the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) claimed budget cuts as a political fundraising tool, suggesting in emails that Americans might receive $5,000 DOGE rebate checks.
• Discrepancy in DOGE's Reported Spending Cuts — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) updated its website on April 20, 2025, to claim $160 billion in spending cuts, an increase from the previously stated $155 billion.

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• Trump issues memorandum targeting ActBlue — President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing the attorney general to investigate allegations of foreign contributions made through the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.
• Trump Orders Investigation into ActBlue — President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue, a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, alleging without evidence that it accepts illegal donations.

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• US House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote — The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Save Act) with a 220-208 vote.
• House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting — The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and allowing citizens to sue election officials who don't comply.
• SAVE Act and Budget Framework Passed by House — The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act and a new budget framework.

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• Lawyers file petition to US Supreme Court to stop execution by firing squad — Lawyers for Mikal Mahdi, a South Carolina death row inmate, have filed a petition to the US Supreme Court to halt his execution by firing squad.
• Case update — Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-00951 — On the evening of April 10 the Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion without any dissent, upheld the district court order in large part.
• Case update — American Oversight v. Hegseth (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00883 — Following a hearing, the court ordered the Defendants to provide supplemental declarations to address “specific clarifications” missing from the first round of declarations.

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• Griffin challenges military and overseas ballots in North Carolina election — Jefferson Griffin is challenging the validity of military and overseas ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court election, arguing that these voters should have provided photo identification.
• North Carolina Court of Appeals orders recount and verification of 60,000 ballots — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Jefferson Griffin, ordering a recount and verification of 60,000 ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court election.
• Use of QR codes for voter notification in North Carolina election challenges — Voters whose ballots are being challenged in the North Carolina Supreme Court election received postcards from the North Carolina Republican Party with QR codes for more information.

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• Musk's Role in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election — Elon Musk's involvement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, where he invested millions and headlined a political rally, ended in a public and costly failure to secure a conservative victory.
• Wisconsin Supreme Court election results announced — On April 2, 2025, election officials in Wisconsin announced the results of a state supreme court election, where the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, supported by over $20 million from Elon Musk, lost to

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• House Republicans attempt to block proxy voting for new parents — On Tuesday, Republican leaders in the House of Representatives attempted to block a measure that would allow new parents to vote by proxy.

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• Election Watchdogs and Democratic Party Sue Over Election System Overhaul — Two election watchdog organizations and the Democratic Party have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to block an executive order that overhauls the election system.

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• Musk's campaign contributions raise concerns — Elon Musk has contributed over $20 million to the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which has national significance due to its potential impact on voting rights and redistricting.
• Musk's Financial Contributions to Republican Candidates — Elon Musk has contributed over $20 million to the April 1 election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, where his support is seen as an effort to influence the court's composition.

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• Wisconsin Attorney General sues Elon Musk and his PAC — On March 28, 2025, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his political action committee (PAC) to stop a monetary giveaway program Musk announced.
• Wisconsin Attorney General sues Elon Musk — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk from promoting a million-dollar giveaway to voters, arguing it violates state law prohibiting incentives for voting.

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• Common Cause Wisconsin expresses concerns over Musk's influence — Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin, expressed concerns that Musk's financial influence in the Supreme Court race undermines the integrity of judicial elections, which should focus on judicial
• Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair condemns Musk's actions — Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, criticized Elon Musk's actions as illegal and called for accountability, stating that promising something of value to induce voting is a felony under Wisconsin law.

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• Executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration — On March 25, the US President signed an executive order mandating that documentary proof of citizenship be added to federal voter registration forms.
• Trump signs executive order altering voter registration processes — On March 25, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that significantly changes the U.S.
• Executive Order on Election Integrity Issued by Trump — On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." The order mandates stricter enforcement of federal election laws, including

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• North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin Challenges Election Results — Jefferson Griffin, a Republican judge in North Carolina, is challenging the results of the 2024 election after losing a seat on the state’s high court.

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• Kash Patel testifies at Senate hearing for FBI director nomination — Kash Patel, nominated by Donald Trump to be the new FBI director, testified at a Senate confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025.
• Kash Patel's Senate Confirmation Hearing for FBI Director — Kash Patel, nominated by Donald Trump to be the FBI director, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where he was questioned about his potential use of the FBI to target Trump's political opponents.
• Kash Patel refuses to acknowledge 2020 election loss — During a Senate confirmation hearing, Trump's nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, refused to say that Trump lost the 2020 election.

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• North Carolina Supreme Court Election Dispute — In North Carolina, a significant legal battle is unfolding over the election of Justice Alison Riggs to the state Supreme Court.
• Judge Griffin attempts to overturn election of Justice Alison Riggs — Judge Griffin's efforts to overturn the election results of Justice Alison Riggs are ongoing, with court dates set for further proceedings.

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• Federal Election Commission Sunshine Act Meeting Notice — The Federal Election Commission announced a closed meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025, with a continuation on January 30, 2025.

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• Executive Order Revoking Security Clearances for Former Officials — On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order revoking the security clearances of 50 former intelligence officials and John R.